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Topic: Akshay Kumar

Why HC registry refused to delete names of Akshay Kumar, PVR & INOX from Bata’s Jolly LLB 2 suit

In 2017 defamation lawsuit, Bata took offence to Jolly LLB 2 trailer scene where Annu Kapoor's character sneered at Akshay Kumar's character by referring to his ‘Bata footwear’.

Kesari Chapter 2 is personal for Akshay Kumar. His father lived next to Jallianwala Bagh

Kesari Chapter 2 trailer launch in Delhi was attended by Akshay Kumar, producer Karan Johar, director Karan Singh Tyagi, along with actors R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday.

Akshay Kumar is back as Shiva in ‘Kannappa’. Fans point out missing Vasuki, Ganga

Based on the legend of Kannappa, a Shiva devotee, the Telugu film stars Vishnu Manchu in the titular role. It also features appearances from Prabhas, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal.

At Barroz trailer launch, Mohanlal says Akshay Kumar 100% professional, not him

The 3-D Malayalam film, Barroz: Guardian of Treasure, is Mohanlal’s directorial debut.

There’s too much Akshay Kumar on screen. Take a break and come back with a Hera Pheri

Every few months, a new release raises the question: Can this film save Akshay Kumar’s career? So far, the answer has been a resounding no.

OMG 2 doesn’t tread the tricky path of God & atheism. Marries tradition with education

Unlike Mehta, Kanti of OMG 2 relies on Hindu scriptures to argue his point. He steers clear of religious debates and instead emphasises the significance of Sanatana Dharma.

‘Hurt sentiments,’ Hindu outfit will give Rs 10 lakh to anyone who slaps actor Akshay Kumar

Agra’s Rashtriya Hindu Parishad Bharat has warned of sustained protests if the movie is not taken off theatres.

Switch on the TV, all Putin hears is ‘Naatu Naatu’ & break coconut, not nation

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Ram Setu to Selfiee, a season of flops for Akshay Kumar as 5 films tank one after another

The actor believes this happens because of 'one's own fault', but adds that there are also other factors at play behind Bollywood films not doing well lately.

Akshay Kumar’s Selfiee is another lukewarm Bollywood remake. Watch only for Emraan Hashmi

Raj Mehta, who last made waves in 2019 with Good-Newwz, is back with a new mass entertainer. But Selfiee—based on the 2019 Malayalam film...

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.